Diesels over the last decade are a more complex proposition. I owe a 535d and ended up deleting the DPF & ad blue systems due to 1) continued issues with the same and 2) the ridiculous thermal loads on the turbo and the engine bay every 500 to...
Good thread. No doubt the new Land Cruiser is a Prado and should have been marketed as such. The similarity to the 4Runner is disappointing. Like a Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon.
It seems if one wants a full sized vehicle like the old 200...
The new 4Runner looks pretty good, still too bad no natural aspirated V6 as an option.
Clearly bringing out the LC250 Prado as a Land Cruiser is a big mistake/scam. Disgrace to the Land Cruiser name IMO. I would be ashamed buying one and...
My suspicion — since the 4Runner and LC250 share virtually all the same parts except body and a few nick-knacks, it didn’t cost Toyota much to design and manufacture the LC250. From their point of view (my guess) is that they don’t care which...
Hello everybody ;-)
It hasn’t been a week, exactly but I’ve just collected my car from the wrapper last night and put on the new tyres today.
- satin wrap, dual colour
- alloys renovated and powder coated in satin black
- rear “LC” decor, rear...
I'm working on several things with the truck right now. One minor thing was I bent and welded up a bolt on light bar for the front bumper. Still working out what lights we're gonna use but the tube to mount them is there now.
Untitled by Adam...
Current pic as of March 2024
Untitled by Adam Tolman, on Flickr
I've got two other pickup threads going already for the two other trucks that I've been building with my boys. Well the third son will be driving in a couple years and we decided...
They also have this valve body kit. I figured I'd start with the lock up kit and transmission cooler first.
https://cruiserbrothers.com/product-category/automatic-transmission/nomad-valve-body-upgrades/
Has anyone installed this torque converter lockup kit?
https://cruiserbrothers.com/product-category/automatic-transmission/torque-converter-lock-up-kits/
Has anyone done this upgrade and ,if so do you think it is worth it?
The Nomad Heavy Duty Valve Body upgrade is the perfect companion to any touring or towing vehicle. Improves towing, engine braking, power efficiency and cooler flow...
Are you using an Alternator Voltage Booster Like this one?
https://www.hkbelect.com/products/toyota/?model=lc-200-vdj200r-2007-to-october-2015&year=2013